Zero Trust Architecture Certification

Module 1: Introduction to Zero Trust

• Zero Trust fundamentals
• Traditional security models
• Perimeter-based security limitations
• Zero Trust principles
• Trust assumptions
• Modern security challenges

Module 2: Zero Trust Architecture Fundamentals

• Architecture concepts
• Security boundaries
• Trust relationships
• Policy enforcement
• Continuous verification
• Architecture components

Module 3: Zero Trust Principles

• Never trust, always verify
• Least-privilege access
• Assume breach
• Continuous validation
• Context-aware security
• Risk-based decisions

Module 4: Zero Trust Architecture Components

• Policy engine
• Policy administrator
• Policy enforcement point
• Identity systems
• Security telemetry
• Enterprise resources

Module 5: Identity-Centric Security

• Digital identities
• Identity lifecycle
• Identity governance
• Authentication
• Authorization
• Identity verification

Module 6: Authentication & MFA

• Authentication methods
• Multi-Factor Authentication
• Passwordless authentication
• Adaptive authentication
• Risk-based authentication
• Authentication policies

Module 7: Least-Privilege Access

• Least-privilege principles
• Role-based access
• Attribute-based access
• Access permissions
• Just-in-time access
• Access reviews

Module 8: Privileged Access Management

• Privileged identities
• Administrative accounts
• Credential protection
• Session monitoring
• Privilege elevation
• Privileged access governance

Module 9: Device Trust

• Device identity
• Device posture
• Endpoint security
• Device compliance
• Managed devices
• Access decisions

Module 10: Endpoint Security

• Endpoint protection
• Endpoint Detection and Response
• System hardening
• Patch management
• Device monitoring
• Endpoint risk

Module 11: Network Segmentation

• Network segmentation
• Security zones
• Trust boundaries
• Traffic isolation
• Segmentation policies
• Network access controls

Module 12: Micro-Segmentation

• Micro-segmentation concepts
• Workload isolation
• Application segmentation
• Policy-based controls
• East-west traffic
• Segmentation strategies

Module 13: Zero Trust Network Access

• ZTNA fundamentals
• Application-level access
• Identity-based connectivity
• Context-aware access
• Remote access
• VPN comparison

Module 14: Data-Centric Security

• Data classification
• Data discovery
• Data access
• Encryption
• Data loss prevention
• Information protection

Module 15: Application Security

• Application identity
• Authentication controls
• Authorization
• API security
• Application segmentation
• Secure application access

Module 16: Cloud Zero Trust

• Cloud identity
• Cloud workloads
• Cloud networking
• Cloud access controls
• Multi-cloud security
• Shared responsibility

Module 17: Hybrid Environment Security

• Hybrid infrastructure
• On-premises resources
• Cloud integration
• Remote users
• Identity federation
• Unified security policies

Module 18: Zero Trust for Remote Workforce

• Remote access risks
• User verification
• Device verification
• Secure application access
• Session security
• Remote workforce protection

Module 19: Continuous Monitoring

• Security telemetry
• User activity
• Device activity
• Network monitoring
• Application monitoring
• Continuous visibility

Module 20: Security Analytics

• Behavioral analytics
• User behavior
• Device behavior
• Risk scoring
• Anomaly detection
• Contextual analysis

Module 21: Threat Detection & Response

• Threat indicators
• Security alerts
• Detection strategies
• Incident investigation
• Automated response
• Threat containment

Module 22: Zero Trust Policy Management

• Policy development
• Access policies
• Conditional access
• Dynamic policies
• Policy enforcement
• Policy optimization

Module 23: Zero Trust & DevSecOps

• Secure development
• CI/CD security
• Workload identities
• Secrets management
• Automated controls
• Continuous security

Module 24: Zero Trust Automation

• Security orchestration
• Automated provisioning
• Policy automation
• Access automation
• Response automation
• Workflow optimization

Module 25: Zero Trust Risk Assessment

• Current-state assessment
• Asset identification
• Trust relationship analysis
• Security gaps
• Risk prioritization
• Improvement opportunities

Module 26: Zero Trust Maturity Assessment

• Security maturity
• Capability evaluation
• Identity maturity
• Device maturity
• Network maturity
• Data security maturity

Module 27: Zero Trust Implementation Strategy

• Business requirements
• Implementation priorities
• Technology selection
• Stakeholder alignment
• Phased implementation
• Success criteria

Module 28: Zero Trust Migration Roadmap

• Current architecture review
• Target architecture
• Migration priorities
• Pilot implementation
• Scaling strategy
• Roadmap development

Module 29: Enterprise Zero Trust Design

• Architecture development
• Identity integration
• Network segmentation
• Device security
• Data protection
• Monitoring integration

Module 30: Zero Trust Optimization

• Security metrics
• Policy tuning
• Architecture reviews
• Threat adaptation
• Continuous improvement
• Emerging Zero Trust practices